Kernel, Firefox, Libsoup, LibXML2, Chmlib, Go, LibSSH, Tomcat updates for SUSE

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SUSE Linux has recently released several updates, primarily focusing on security enhancements across various components, including the Linux Kernel, Firefox, Libsoup, LibXML2, Chmlib, Go, LibSSH, and Tomcat. Here’s a summary of the key updates:

1. Linux Kernel Updates:
- Two important security updates (SUSE-SU-2025:02262-1 and SUSE-SU-2025:02264-1) have been issued to address vulnerabilities, enhancing system security.

2. Moderate Updates:
- Chmlib (SUSE-SU-2025:15326-1): Addresses one vulnerability (CVE-2025-48172).
- Go (SUSE-SU-2025:15329-1): Updates to address one vulnerability (CVE-2025-4674).
- Mozilla Firefox (SUSE-SU-2025:15325-1): Updates to cover multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-6424 to CVE-2025-6436).
- Libsoup (SUSE-SU-2025:02276-1): Introduces a low-impact update for one vulnerability (CVE-2025-4945).
- LibXML2 (SUSE-SU-2025:02275-1): An important update addressing four vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-49794, CVE-2025-49796, CVE-2025-6021, CVE-2025-6170).
- LibSSH (SUSE-SU-2025:02278-1): An important update for four vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-4877 to CVE-2025-5372).
- Tomcat (SUSE-SU-2025:02280-1): An important update addressing three vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-46701, CVE-2025-48988, CVE-2025-49125).

3. Installation Instructions:
- Users are encouraged to apply updates using recommended methods such as YaST online_update or "zypper patch." Specific commands for each update are provided for different SUSE products.

4. Affected Products:
- The updates affect a range of products including openSUSE Leap, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and various modules and extensions aimed at enhancing the security and functionality of the systems.

5. Security References:
- Detailed CVE references and cross-references to bug reports are provided for users to explore the specifics of each vulnerability and the corresponding fixes.

In summary, these updates are crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of SUSE systems, addressing vulnerabilities that could be exploited if left unpatched. Users are advised to promptly install these updates to safeguard their environments

Kernel, Firefox, Libsoup, LibXML2, Chmlib, Go, LibSSH, Tomcat updates for SUSE

SUSE Linux has been updated with several security enhancements, including critical updates for the Linux Kernel and moderate updates for chmlib-devel, go1.24, MozillaFirefox, libsoup, libxml2, libssh, and tomcat:

SUSE-SU-2025:02262-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel
SUSE-SU-2025:02264-1: important: Security update for the Linux Kernel
openSUSE-SU-2025:15326-1: moderate: chmlib-devel-0.40-26.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2025:15329-1: moderate: go1.24-1.24.5-1.1 on GA media
openSUSE-SU-2025:15325-1: moderate: MozillaFirefox-140.0.2-1.1 on GA media
SUSE-SU-2025:02276-1: low: Security update for libsoup
SUSE-SU-2025:02275-1: important: Security update for libxml2
SUSE-SU-2025:02277-1: low: Security update for libsoup2
SUSE-SU-2025:02278-1: important: Security update for libssh
SUSE-SU-2025:02280-1: important: Security update for tomcat

Kernel, Firefox, Libsoup, LibXML2, Chmlib, Go, LibSSH, Tomcat updates for SUSE @ Linux Compatible